Radical Heroes: Crimson City Crisis
- October 4, 2016
- Mad Unicorn Games
Get on SteamIn "Radical Heroes: Crimson City Crisis," play as Diesel and defend your city from a mysterious evil force using an array of weapons across six diverse playsets, all in a nostalgia-filled universe inspired by the 80s and 90s. Explore tropical islands, spooky graveyards, and more in this beat 'em up experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features great pixel art and unique aesthetics that evoke nostalgia for classic beat 'em ups.
- Gameplay is fun and engaging, with sliding attacks and the ability to gather and defeat large groups of enemies.
- There are plenty of playable characters to unlock through gameplay, adding depth and replayability.
- The game lacks depth and feels bare bones compared to its inspirations, with limited character progression and bland mechanics.
- There are several bugs and glitches, including issues with AI pathing and menu navigation.
- The absence of a two-player mode and some goofy controls detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a mix of solid mechanics and nostalgic baddie-bashing fun, featuring a variety of unlockable characters and unique elements that set it apart from similar titles. However, some players find the mechanics to be bland and cluttered, with comparisons to better side-scrolling beat 'em ups available elsewhere. Overall, it offers an enjoyable experience, especially for fans of the genre, despite some initial adjustment needed.
“It has lots of playable characters that are unlocked through gameplay (as opposed to how other games do this via DLC), which really adds to my fondness for this game!”
“It does take a little bit of getting used to as things can sometimes appear a bit cluttered, but overall it has solid gameplay which makes it a good game to pick up and play whenever you feel the need for some old-style baddie bashing fun.”
“It mirrors the source material (River City Ransom) but injects some interesting and unique mechanics that make it its own game.”
“The mechanics that are here are bland and uninspired, and a better experience, even of just simply side-scrolling beat 'em ups, can be found in many other games that are available.”
“Easier gameplay, less choppy frame losses on big baddies grouping you, action figures you can collect, awesome eye candy, you can beat people with anything under a smiling sun.”
“The mechanics that are here are bland and uninspired, and a better experience, even of just simply side-scrolling beat 'em ups, can be found in many other games that are available.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their appealing retro/new style, reminiscent of the NES era, which evokes nostalgia for many players. While some prefer the original art style, the unique aesthetics presented in the game are generally well-received.
“The graphics look great, nice retro/new style.”
“The graphics are even similar to those of the NES experience, although I prefer the old art style to this one.”
“The graphics are even similar to those of the NES experience, although I prefer the old art style to this one.”
“It evokes a bit of nostalgia from old NES days and offers some really unique looking aesthetics.”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised as great by users, highlighting its positive impact on the overall experience.
“The music is great!”
“The music is fantastic!”
“The soundtrack really enhances the overall experience.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game has been criticized for lacking depth and immersion, feeling more like a series of disconnected paths rather than a cohesive world. Reviewers note the absence of the vibrant and engaging environment found in previous titles, resulting in a bland experience with random enemy encounters and tedious key card hunts.
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a wealth of amusing references that resonate well with players, enhancing the overall comedic experience.
“The game is filled with plenty of funny references that keep you laughing throughout.”
“There are so many hilarious moments and clever jokes that make the gameplay enjoyable.”
“The humor is spot-on, with plenty of witty references that add to the overall fun.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story has been noted to contain several typos, which may detract from the overall experience.
“There are several typos throughout the story that detract from the overall experience.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The character development is shallow, leaving me feeling disconnected from their journeys.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is currently in early access, leading to some occasional bugs and glitches; however, players generally find it stable enough to be worth the investment and are optimistic about its future development.
“It is early access, so there are some occasional bugs and glitches, which can be frustrating at times.”
